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Land Girl Collection

During World War II, the Land Girls played a vital role in supporting the war effort by working on farms and helping to feed the nation

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Fordson tractor, with Land girls 1940 s. Creator: Unknown

Fordson tractor, with Land girls 1940 s. Creator: Unknown
Fordson tractor, with Land girls 1940 s

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Land Girls WWII

Land Girls WWII
Land Girls working as milkmaids milking cows on a farm in Tooting during World War II. Miss Ivy Baldwin (on the left) was a mulitple shop worker)

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Land Girls WWII

Land Girls WWII
Land Girls, Mrs. Gosden, Miss Peggy Rose and Miss Ivy Baldwin, with a horse and hay cart farming on a farm in Tooting during World War II

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Land Girls WWII

Land Girls WWII
A Land Girl working picking strawberries on a farm during World War II

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Land Girls WWII

Land Girls WWII
A Land Girl, Joan Coleman, who used to be a city typist, with a forkful of Mangold Wurtzels working on a farm during World War II

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Land Girls WWII

Land Girls WWII
Thresher training for Land Girls on a farm during World War II

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Land Girls WWII

Land Girls WWII
Land Girl working with a tractor on a farm during World War II

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Cheerful Land Girl

Cheerful Land Girl
A cheerful Land Girl cycles to work with her spade over one shoulder

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Fordson tractor, with Land girl 1940 s. Creator: Unknown

Fordson tractor, with Land girl 1940 s. Creator: Unknown
Fordson tractor, with Land girl 1940 s

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Land Girl, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Land Girl, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Land Girl, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Home Front. Land girls in Kent

Home Front. Land girls in Kent

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Harvesting - Member of the Leicester Womens Volunteer Reserve helping a farmer

Harvesting - Member of the Leicester Womens Volunteer Reserve helping a farmer
XJF425318 Harvesting - Member of the Leicester Womens Volunteer Reserve helping a farmer, War Office photographs, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageLand Girl Collection: A woman farm worker on self binding machine on the farm on the Sussex Downs. August

A woman farm worker on self binding machine on the farm on the Sussex Downs. August 1941

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Home Front 1942 Land girls at midday break near Meopham, Kent

Home Front 1942 Land girls at midday break near Meopham, Kent

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Memorial to Womens Land Army and Womens Timber Corps, National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas

Memorial to Womens Land Army and Womens Timber Corps, National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire, England, March

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Landgirls leading cattle to market

Landgirls leading cattle to market
A group of landgirls leading cattle to market along a country lane

Background imageLand Girl Collection: Land Girls WWII

Land Girls WWII
Land Girls at the Womens Farm and Garden Association Centre at Farnham during World War II


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During World War II, the Land Girls played a vital role in supporting the war effort by working on farms and helping to feed the nation. These remarkable women, known as Land Girls, fearlessly took on various tasks that were traditionally done by men. With their resilience and determination, they became an integral part of agricultural production during those challenging times. In this captivating image captured in the 1940s, we see a group of Land Girls proudly posing with a Fordson tractor. Their smiles radiate joy and camaraderie as they stand united against adversity. The unknown creator has beautifully encapsulated their spirit through this snapshot. These young women defied societal norms and embraced hard work with enthusiasm. They plowed fields, sowed seeds, harvested crops - all while maintaining high spirits and unwavering dedication to their duty. Their contribution ensured that Britain had enough food to sustain itself amidst wartime hardships. The Fordson tractor symbolizes progress and modernization brought about by these extraordinary Land Girls. It represents their ability to adapt to new technologies while upholding traditional farming practices. Behind every cheerful face lies countless hours of laborious work under harsh conditions; yet these resilient women never faltered in fulfilling their responsibilities. Through rain or shine, they persevered tirelessly for the greater good of their country. Their impact extended beyond just agriculture; they shattered stereotypes surrounding gender roles at that time. By proving themselves capable of doing physically demanding jobs typically reserved for men, these trailblazing Land Girls paved the way for future generations of women seeking equality in all aspects of life. As we reflect upon this historic photograph capturing the essence of Land Girls during WWII, let us remember their invaluable contributions towards ensuring our sustenance during one of humanity's darkest periods. Their legacy lives on as an inspiration for us all – reminding us that strength knows no boundaries when driven by purpose and unity.